so ive been meaning to get one...not that i totally am in love with the idea. i've never had one and since im going on 4 years out of school i could likely deal with one. i work full time and have a limited history with loans, rent, cell phone - but i still dont feel like getting raped.
i do know that has more to do with how you pay off the card, but i also know that all those low rate starter deals are bogus in the long run.
i dont necessarily need a picture of pedobear on the front, (capital one card lab), but i would like something somewhat painless that could allow me to purchase something more extravagant.
anyone else deal with this recently? the idea of debt freaks me out, but then again i have nothing new to show for it|
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Apr-10-2008 16:09
elFreak
Blood Diamonds and Salsa
Registered: Feb 2008
Location: With Juan Pachanga Eating Tacos. Ah Ha Si Mi Gusta.
If you get one, just make a habit of paying it off right away.
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Apr-10-2008 16:12
biznology
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2000
Location:
well but what is shit? higher than 18% or is that about right?
where is the best place to start looking? my bank is one possibility but that place is annoying|
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Apr-10-2008 16:14
UmmiE
The Cure And The Cause
Registered: Jan 2007
Location: Brampton
Credit cards can be tricky......Its fun to spend the money you dont actually have ........ but paying back can be a bitch....Just paid of $6000 debt on 2 credit card.
Make sure you only use it when you have to have to use it.....If your thinking along the lines of making credit history then set a limit that you can payoff when the bill comes..... For example:-
set that on your Credit card you wont go more $80 a month shopping.
It will build credit history and you can pay off it whenever you get paid from work.
Apr-10-2008 16:16
KiNeTiC ENeRgY
t3cHn0_43ad
Registered: Oct 2003
Location: Boca Raton
At 18 most people should get one to start building credit. Though too many lack self control and don't realize u have to pay that shit back, lol. Your first card should only have around $500 limit and start using it to make small purchases and pay them all off at once. Credit is everything in this world, don't fuck it up.
Apr-10-2008 16:16
raynbo
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Oct 2003
Location: Middle of Nowhere
Anyone know good place to find out all the terminology in the legal agreement for cards? I also want my first one, just so I don't get denied credit at Best buy or something. I do know store branded cards have way high interest rates, but that's about it. Any help would be great.
Apr-10-2008 16:16
biznology
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2000
Location:
quote:
Originally posted by raynbo
Anyone know good place to find out all the terminology in the legal agreement for cards? I also want my first one, just so I don't get denied credit at Best buy or something. I do know store branded cards have way high interest rates, but that's about it. Any help would be great.
law school?
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Apr-10-2008 16:19
KiNeTiC ENeRgY
t3cHn0_43ad
Registered: Oct 2003
Location: Boca Raton
quote:
Originally posted by raynbo
Anyone know good place to find out all the terminology in the legal agreement for cards? I also want my first one, just so I don't get denied credit at Best buy or something. I do know store branded cards have way high interest rates, but that's about it. Any help would be great.
I would only use those store only cards to make a large purchase on say a flat screen TV or furniture @ 0% interest for 12 months or whatever. Pay it off before the high interest rate kicks in and then cancel it. Those cards will fcuk u up bad if u can't pay it off in time.
Apr-10-2008 16:20
Intellekshual
tranceaddict in training
Registered: Dec 2011
Location: Oubliette
Don't do it.
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Apr-10-2008 16:21
gehzumteufel
In your ass
Registered: Nov 2005
Location: so cal
quote:
Originally posted by Project-K
If you get one, just make a habit of paying it off right away.
for credit building purposes, this is the WORST advice ever!
people have this common misconception, that the first time cardholders should pay it off right away. this is patently false. why? because you have no REVOLVING BALANCE! you need this revolving balance for a MINIMUM of 1 year, preferably 2+ years to PROPERLY build credit. also, NEVER EVER cancel more than 1 credit card in 6 months. this looks bad on your credit report and is reflected in your rating.
want anymore info? ask questions. ill answer them to the best of my knowledge.
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